Canadian born Leslie has come to London as she has always
dreamed. In her flat, she finds an unusual book with the conspiracy that Paul
McCartney died and all these years has been an imposter. And this begins a
journey into her insecurities, acceptance but also getting to know this
colourful lady through comedy.

Dressed magnificently (her boots are to die for, pink
sparkly platforms!) and her bright hair, it’s hard not to fall in love with
Leslie despite her fighting her own personal demons.

This work-in-progress performance is full of different
levels – from insight into her past, The Beetles and conspiracy theories, the
structure is well thought out and engaging as to what happens next.

There are times when Leslie needs to remind herself of what
is next, but takes this in her stride and her comical ability smooths over
these very brief breaks. Her ideas are all there, there just needs a little
more confidence and trust in herself and her writing, as when it goes well, it
is smooth and funny. This is not to say it never does not go well, but a work
in progress type show always has a little delay with the comedian working out
their material.

At times it felt a little more like a TED talk, and
thoroughly interesting in this way none the less. But there’s a little work to
do to deliver this as more of a comedy performance.

Leslise Ewing-Burgesse does indeed EXIST! She is flamboyant, loveable and we all want to be her best mate. Funny and insightful, she is one to keep an eye on as she inevitably rises through the comedy scene.